LPD searches for suspect in alleged attempted abduction

LAKEPORT -- The Lakeport Police Department (LPD) is searching for a man after he allegedly attempted to lure two 11-year-old girls into his van Saturday.

The man is described as being 40 to 50 years old with longer graying hair, according to a statement released by the LPD.

At about 7:30 p.m., the man allegedly tried to lure the girls into his van in the 800 block of North Main Street, according to the release.

The girls were walking when they reportedly saw the light blue van parked in the driveway at 800 N. Main St., the release stated. The van had no windows on the side.

As they walked toward the vehicle, the man allegedly told them to get into the van and made a sexual comment to one of girls, according to the release. The girls continued to walk and noticed the van began following them.

The girls reportedly hid behind a nearby restaurant, according to the release. The van passed by several times while they hid.

The girls flagged down law enforcement and reported the incident, the release stated.

A possible suspect was identified by the LPD, but the girls were unable to verify that it was the man who followed them, according to the release.

The investigation is ongoing. Anybody with information regarding the possible identity of the man or the van is asked to contact the LPD at 263-5491.